Vacuum cleaner doesn't pick up cat fur. 25 February at 10:22PM in In my home (includes DIY) MoneySaving 6 replies 618 views

clive0510

Hi. basically I think i need a new vacuum cleaner. the one I have is a bagless hoover whirlwind. it picks up most stuff, but whem it comes to cat fur, it seems to like to leave it on the carpet. chewed up like fur balls. so just wondering if you have any recomendations on which vacuum to buy, for a small two bedroom bungalow. there not loads of footfall here. just me and a large black n white cat. any advice appreciated.

HampshireH

We have a Miele cat and dog version and can't complain. 

clive0510

I have heard good things about miele stuff. I'll have a look on their website. thanks.

bex2012

If you have a cat, buy yourself one of these, I guarantee its the best couple of quid you'll ever spend.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Portable-Remover-Manually-Reusable-Carpets/dp/B09Q211VNB/ref=sr_1_5?crid=XCARXR46W8OK&keywords=lint+remover&qid=1677361255&sprefix=Lint+re%2Caps%2C88&sr=8-5

If your hoover has filters, might also be worth checking if the filters need washing/changing.

indyuk

We use a combination. Shark vac for every few days, and stairs. Venga robot's to keep on top, daily. Then a carpet cleaner, more so in winter. On tiles/laminate a old school brush gets all the fine partials of dust up, followed by a mop. Balance of tech and tradition.

ouraggie

Put on a damp rubber glove and pass your hand over the carpet . If you have kids, they usually love doing it. 

ashe

bex2012 said:

If you have a cat, buy yourself one of these, I guarantee its the best couple of quid you'll ever spend.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Portable-Remover-Manually-Reusable-Carpets/dp/B09Q211VNB/ref=sr_1_5?crid=XCARXR46W8OK&keywords=lint+remover&qid=1677361255&sprefix=Lint+re%2Caps%2C88&sr=8-5

If your hoover has filters, might also be worth checking if the filters need washing/changing.

take about 3 years to do our house with those though